If you are a lover of culture, craft and music this is an event not to be missed!

Newtown’s Festival shapes and reflects the spirit, identity & local character of the community. For the 19th time in 2015, on the 8th of March, visitors from all over New Zealand and Wellington (80,000 in 2014) will attend the Newtown Festival Street Fair, the Festival’s flagship free mega event.

From 13th of February - 23rd of March, Newtown will showcase a series of events including music, art, theatre, fashion, car and cardboard box racing, circus, dance, poetry, gardening, children's programs, public interest and collaborate with other city wide events including, Summer City, NZ Fringe Festival, International Childrens Day, and Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

Rydges Wellington is only a two minute walk to the bus station, where buses to Newtown depart regularly.

The annual Fringe Festival is like no other event in New Zealand - expect the unexpected and prepare to be unprepared! Full of equal parts creativity and chaos - this is a festival full of movement, sound, sight and performance. Don't miss out on this sensation to the senses - book your accommodation now!

In March 2015 you can come along to Westpac Stadium and watch South Africa battle it out against United Arab Emirates! Who will get one step closer to the cup? Come see for yourself! Rydges Wellington is the closest hotel to the stadium and we suggest booking early ahead of this match. View our rooms here.

Come down to the Westpac Stadium (aka the Cake Tin) on March 21st to see who will progress to the semi-finals! Two yet to be confirmed teams will battle it out in what is sure to be a nail-biting quarter final. If New Zealand qualify they will be playing in the match, so secure your tickets now and come support your favourite team!

Rydges Wellington is located just a short walk from the Westpac Statidum, providing convenient accomodation while attending this event.

Off the back of their appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in March, San Francisco based Michael Franti and his band Spearhead will be visiting New Zealand for three shows, including Wellington at Shed 6 on the 27th of March.

“If there is one thing you do in this life: see Michael Franti!” - Scenestr.

A unique paint run that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality, The Color Run™ is a fun run with a very colourful twist.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are completely covered in colour by the time they’ve completed the five kilometre course.

The Color Run is not a race where participants battle it out or aim to run a personal best – the run isn't even timed - it's all about connecting with friends and family, being active and just enjoying yourself!

This summer is heating up, promising plenty of football action with some hot new talent joining the Phoenix team on the pitch.

The 2014/15 season sees thirteen games here in Wellington, with ten home games at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. As the closest hotel to the stadium, Rydges Wellington is your ideal accommodation when you're looking to support the boys in black and yellow.

Melding deep-heated Flamenco, Rumba, Salsa and Pop to the tune of 25 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers celebrate their 25th anniversary in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France on a ride through party-start guitars and booming Spanish vocals on their third tour of Australia in almost three decades of performing.

Rock icon Billy Idol is returning to New Zealand for his first concert tour here since 1987. The original punk turned global superstar will perform at the TSB Arena on April 2nd. Get in quick - if you miss out you might be in for a long wait til the next one!

Rydges Wellington is only a 10 minute walk along the waterfront to TSB Arena. Book now!

Ed Sheeran will be returning to our shores on his biggest tour to date – performing at TSB Arena on April 10th!

Sheeran is the first musician in 20 years to undertake a headline arena tour completely solo. This will be Sheeran’s fourth visit to Australasia in as many years. All six shows of his first headline tour in 2012 sold out immediately after going on sale, and his return visit in 2013 received a similar reaction - additional shows added rapidly to meet demand.

Rydges Wellington provides convenient accomodation to this event at only a 10 minute walk away from the arena. Don't miss out, book now!

This summer is heating up, promising plenty of football action with some hot new talent joining the Phoenix team on the pitch.

The 2014/15 season sees thirteen games here in Wellington, with ten home games at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. As the closest hotel to the stadium, Rydges Wellington is your ideal accommodation when you're looking to support the boys in black and yellow.

Grammy winning global superstar Ricky Martin will make his highly-anticipated return to the New Zealand concert stages in April 2015 - performing at TSB Arena on April 18th!

“I am so excited to bring my new One World Tour to New Zealand next year and see all of my loving & loyal Kiwi fans after such a long, long time,” says Martin. “I am looking forward to playing some new material that I have been working on this year, some of my classics and perhaps a few surprises!”

Rydges Wellington is only a short walk along the waterfront to TSB Arena. Don't miss out, book now!

On Anzac Day 2015, one of the biggest events on the AFL calendar comes to Wellington. Come down to Westpac Stadium from 1pm on the 25th of April to witness the St Kilda Saints take on the Carlton Blues in what is sure to be one of the most memorable clashes of the year.

The New Zealand Anzac Day match is now a permanent feature of the AFL home and away season and forms part of the Anzac Day activities to honour the men and women who gave their lives to protect both great countries.

Rydges Wellington provides convenient accomodation for the event and is only a short distance walk to the Stadium.

This summer is heating up, promising plenty of football action with some hot new talent joining the Phoenix team on the pitch.

The 2014/15 season sees thirteen games here in Wellington, with ten home games at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. As the closest hotel to the stadium, Rydges Wellington is your ideal accommodation when you're looking to support the boys in black and yellow.